Urinary Tract Infection Issues

So I had 3 UTIs at the beginning of my pregnancy so the doctor put me on macrobid to prevent them. However, the macrobid stopped working and I got another UTI that I just got back from the doctor from. It took forever because I am allergic to penicillin and they didn't know what to put me on seeing as the macrobid wasn't working anymore. The doctor found something that I take for three days to help. I have another OB/GYN appointment on Tuesday so I hope my OB can find something for me to take throughout my pregnancy that is safe.

Without medication I get them even if I drink tons of water and do all that other stuff that helps prevent them...gah! UTIs make me so nervous since kidney infections are so dangerous and I've had them in the past. I don't want my little girl to be at risk.

Have you ever had a VCUG to test for reflux? You need to be seen by a urologist- have your OB/GYN refer you to one. Also, try taking a cranberry supplement.

Quoting mamadebs:" Have you ever had a VCUG to test for reflux? You need to be seen by a urologist- have your OB/GYN refer you to one. Also, try taking a cranberry supplement."

Yes I have. I had reflux when I was little and they corrected the problem with 3 surgeries. Pregnancy is just making it hard because my uterus being on my ureter and bladder and all that.

Quoting jess [team pink] [21wks]:" Yes I have. I had reflux when I was little and they corrected the problem with 3 surgeries. Pregnancy is just making it hard because my uterus being on my ureter and bladder and all that. "

My oldest daughter has reflux. I'm not sure what else you can do at this point. Cranberry supplements, plenty of water, going pee often, and avoiding caffeine. I hope you get some relief soon!

Start taking probiotics. The more antibiotics you're on the more GOOD bacteria gets killed too and the less your body is able to fight off future infection

activia (sp) has probiotics, try it and lots of water, and cranberry supplements.. I had them lots with all 3 babies. Now I have something called Reiters syndrome. My Rheumatologist thinks its from all the UTI.. Hope you feel beter

Quoting Mommy2Emma,Carter&Sophia:" activia (sp) has probiotics, try it and lots of water, and cranberry supplements.. I had them lots with ... [snip!] ... all 3 babies. Now I have something called Reiters syndrome. My Rheumatologist thinks its from all the UTI.. Hope you feel beter"

Unfortunately with the vast majority of yogurt even though they have probiotics they are inactive because of the process by which the yogurt is made. A far more effective way to get them is to go to a health food store and specifically ask for cold pressed, or as another option get only the ones that you find in the refridgerated section.

Consult a doctor and ask him about Doxycycline Capsules. It is really good in UTI and it is a nice antibiotic. You should get it prescribed from you doctor as it will help your in curing UTI.